Italian charms are an element of novelty on the jewel market as the designs and the combinations results in complex models.

Basically, a traditional Italian charm bracelet consists of about eighteen links connected on a single band: the links are also known as Italian charm links.

A different design is engraved on each link, which further explains the originality and the personality touch these items can offer. Presently, the number of Italian charms producers ranges around a few hundreds all, providing a wide selection range starting from favorite options. Thus, there are religious charms, flags, love tokens, letters, zodiac signs, animals and lots of others.

Italian charms distinguish themselves from other similar jewelry items by the fact that instead of hanging loose, they are part of the chain, making one unit with the links. On the average, Italian charms combine stainless steel in the structure of the links and superior 18karat gold for the personalizing jewels. Yet, many manufacturers from around the world are far from sticking to this standard of quality, and often use low quality materials for the combination. Even so, the common size features are preserved as most Italian charms remain available according to three main categories. The smallest bracelets have only seventeen links while the largest have nineteen. In case a customization is necessary, the buyer can require the adding or subtraction of links to make the jewelry fit.

Zoppini and Nomination are the best known brands of Italian charms, but Disney and Reflorence enjoy a great reputation too.

The good part is that the charms can be changed from one bracelet to another even if the items are created by different designers. The price variation is also significant from one brand to another, but basically, you should be able to find something to your liking for maximum $50 for an 18k gold item. Sometimes the starter bracelet is offered for free with the purchase of a specific number of charms.

Some web pages even assist customers with the design of Italian charms for bracelets. These bracelet builders give the visitor to get a preview of what the jewel would look like when finished. Flexibility thus remains the main advantage of Italian charms, but it is surely complemented by originality.

Italian charms will thus suit very versatile purposes as they allow matching with clothes, colors or even the wearer's mood.